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2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration AF55NEN
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 09 Feb 2027
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 134,492 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
7 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 129,238 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2026 17 Jun 20268 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 123,135 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65 R15 (5.2.3 (e))
8 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 123,132 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SLEEVE (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle WHEEL ARCH LINER INSECURE (5.2.3 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PATTERN (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PATTERN (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65 R15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 115,868 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2024 17 Jun 20268 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 115,865 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
14 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 107,111 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2023 17 Jun 202611 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 104,855 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2022 17 Jun 202611 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 98,410 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2020 17 Jun 20268 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 98,400 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
3 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 86,077 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2019 17 Jun 20263 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 79,719 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 75,737 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2017 17 Jun 202617 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 70,955 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2016 17 Jun 202617 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 65,816 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2015 17 Jun 202613 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 61,095 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 57,534 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2013 17 Jun 202613 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 56,428 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2012 17 Jun 202613 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 56,428 MI
17 Jun 202617 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 39,990 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
17 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 39,990 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
20 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 33,272 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2010 17 Jun 20264 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,594 MI
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AF55NEN was registered on 2005-09-01
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